Applicably: meaning, definitions and examples

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applicably

 

[ əˈplɪkəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

use in reference

The word 'applicably' is used to describe something that is suitable or pertinent in a particular situation or context. It suggests that a statement, rule, or observation applies to a given case. This term is often used in formal discussions or writings, especially when specifying the relevance of laws, principles, or examples to specific scenarios. Therefore, when something is described as applicable, it indicates its relevance and appropriateness for consideration.

Synonyms

appropriately, pertinently, relevantly

Examples of usage

  • The law can be applicably interpreted in this case.
  • Her comments were applicably insightful regarding the issue.
  • The rules were applicably applied during the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "applicably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplicavelmente

🇮🇳 लागू रूप से

🇩🇪 anwendbar

🇮🇩 dapat diterapkan

🇺🇦 застосовно

🇵🇱 zastosowalnie

🇯🇵 適用可能な

🇫🇷 applicablement

🇪🇸 aplicablemente

🇹🇷 uygun bir şekilde

🇰🇷 적용 가능하게

🇸🇦 قابل للتطبيق

🇨🇿 aplikovatelně

🇸🇰 aplikovateľne

🇨🇳 适用地

🇸🇮 uporabno

🇮🇸 tækjanlega

🇰🇿 қолдануға болатын

🇬🇪 აპლიკაბლურად

🇦🇿 tətbiq oluna bilən

🇲🇽 aplicable

Etymology

The word 'applicably' originated from the Latin word 'applicabilis' which means 'that can be applied'. This Latin term is derived from 'applicare', a combination of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold'. 'Applicably' appears in English dictionaries around the early 19th century and has been used primarily in legal, academic, and formal contexts. The evolution of the term reflects the increasing complexity of legal and academic language where precision and clarity in application are crucial. It is often utilized in discussions where specific examples or cases are analyzed in relation to broader principles.